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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.83, 1,339.25 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.83, 1,339.25 and 482.16 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.83 : 1,339.25 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.83/1,339.25 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.83x = 1,339.25 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.83x = 645,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,732.78/892.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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